Even if that were the case, Carol C's premise was that she could not get a fair hearing in an American court because, at least in part, we have "religious" symbols in our courthouse.

She was demonstrably misleading and non-sequitor in her arguing. She got a fair hearing (unless, or course she thinks she should have lost but did not).

I have two friends who are small town judges. I'll have to ask them, but I think they would be doubtful of the circumstances as well.

I would have to wonder what made this lawyer, appointed for her son, question the home schooling. In my State, the only thing that brings it into question -- brings a case like hers to court -- is a student failing standardized testing.